cherrywood berkley rods any good?

[basswackerpro16]

cherrywood berkley rods any good? I have seen pros on tv using them and I am wanting one for a spinning outfit for whitebass and largemouth Florida strain.Thanks in advance.

[docav]

i have personally never used one. i always tell everyone to buy the best they can afford. if that means a $10 rod or a $500 rod buy the best you can get. it is easier to buy the best you can than in a couple months not be happy and have to buy more. doug

[basswackerpro16]

Thank You and so true.Its worth spending more now then having to spend more later  .

[wvbassangler]

I don't like them the line gets wraped around the top of your rod I'v used them for a couple of years for drop shotting

[DaveP63]

I've got two, one older 6' (10-15 years) and one newer one 6.6'.  Love the old one, the new one is just OK. I use it for small spinnerbaits and jerkbaits.

[buckstop]

The cherrywoods are an alright pole, there is alot better rods, but also alot worse.
I have only used a medium, and ultra light action. Don't know how there heavier poles are. But if it is from berkley there is a lifetime warranty on them.

[24/7bassin]

I have broke everyone I have ever bought on fighting fish...I would spend the few bucks more and get a Ugly Stick Lite.

[islandbass]

They are decent for its price.  I would take it over an ugly stick any day of the week.  I have a 7' that my dad likes to use when he visits and my daughter likes to use it too.

Not that ugly sticks are bad, but given the choice, I would choose the cherrywood.

[DaveP63]

Be aware, the medium action on the new ones is VERY soft. I'd go MH if it were me. My newer one is getting replaced with an Amp soon.

[luv2bass]

I would go with the Amp. I am a Berkley rod fan. The Amp is great and if you spend a little more, go with the Series One. It is around $100, can get on e-bay a little cheaper but it is very sensitive and strong. The amp runs a close second.

[kipper]

i dont like this rod. it will give up when you need it the most.

[1shakyhead]

i broke a 7' but i also have a 6'6" that is still going strong, but you get what you pay for.

[ts06585]

I have one 6.5 Medium Heavy.  Caught a few fish in the 3-4 lbs range without problems.  Not my first choice, but money was tight and it has done OK for me so far. 

[rawthumb]

i have heard mixed reviews on them. some seem to beak easily for some reason. i have one for a backup and sometime throw a spinnerbait with it. not bad for the price at all.

[GermanKnight]

sorry to resurect, but if i were you, i would get a bass pro shops Graphite Series. I got one a WHILE ago, it looks brand new still, and has brought in fighting 7 and 8lbers like no ones business. i got the medium and am VERY happy for only spending 30.00 on it.

It is the best 30.00 rod. i have a few high end rods ranging from shimano-st.croix... i dont want to use those rods unless i am tournament fishing just to keep them in tip top shape, so i use this rod as my go to rod, and it is SO SO SO sensative. you will not regret the choice.

[Dan1962]

I would go with the Amp. I am a Berkley rod fan. The Amp is great and if you spend a little more, go with the Series One. It is around $100, can get on e-bay a little cheaper but it is very sensitive and strong. The amp runs a close second.

For $100 I buy a ST Croix Rod  any day Over  A Berkley

[GermanKnight]

I second that, i like st.croix but not as much as i like shimano, or cast away.

St. Croix does make good rods tho regardless. and you cant go wrong with them.

A new favorite is Powell, flawless design. Just need to get the cash to buy one.

Birthday is coming up, and i can wait being i just spent money on a new shimano for a tournament.

Ill hopefully be getting either a new shimano, and keep with the same line i have always been with, or go with Cast Away. ill end up saving up and paying the difference being it will be more like 150.00. -200.00 

I dont really care for St. Croix rods myself, there great rods tho, just not my cup of tea.